Photo by philliefan99A new survey from the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board shows that congestion in the D.C. region is “significantly” worse than in 2008.
“Congestion is worsening because the economy has improved since the last survey. Depending on which part you focus on, there’s good news and there’s bad news,” said Ron Kirby, director of transportation planning for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
According to the Washington Examiner, these are the top bottlenecks:
1. Northbound I-395 (from Washington Boulevard to Jefferson Davis Highway)
From 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., average speed is 5 mph.
2. (tie) Inner Loop I-495 (from Georgetown Pike to George Washington Memorial Parkway)
From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., average speed is 5-10 mph.
2. (tie) Southbound I-395/Southwest Freeway (from 4th Street to 12th Street)
From 6 to 7 p.m., average speed is 5-10 mph.
4. Eastbound Interstate 66 (from Leesburg Pike to the Dulles Access Road)
From 6 to 7 p.m., average speed is 7-12 mph.
5. (tie) Inner Loop I-495 (from MD-355/I-270 to MD-185/Connecticut Avenue)
From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., average speed is 10-15 mph.
5. (tie) Outer Loop I-495 (from Dulles Toll Road to Chain Bridge Road)
From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., average speed is 10-15 mph.
7. (tie) Outer Loop I-495 (from I-95 to New Hampshire Avenue)
From 8 to 9 a.m., average speed is 12-20 mph.
7. (tie) Inner Loop I-495 (from Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard)
From 8 to 9 a.m., average speed is 12-20 mph.
9. (tie) Eastbound 66 (from Route 234 Bypass to Sudley Road)
From 7 to 8 a.m., average speed is 15-25 mph.
9. (tie) Westbound 11th Street Bridge (from I-295 to Southeast Freeway)
From 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., average speed is 15-25 mph.
